Highway 1 near Hope reopened in part after wildfire impacts eased in 2026
On August 25, 2026, part of Highway 1 near Hope, British Columbia, reopened as wildfire impacts eased. About 20 kilometres remained closed between Spuzzum Creek Road and Aspen Road because of wildfire activity and rockfall hazards, according to DriveBC and BC Wildfire Service reporting.
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Event date: August 25, 2026 [1][2][3]
What happened
DriveBC said part of Highway 1 reopened on August 25 after reduced fire impacts allowed authorities to adjust closures along the Fraser Canyon corridor near Hope, British Columbia. [1][2][3]
References for this detail (3)
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'aldergrovestar.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'pqbnews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'abbynews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC
The reopening did not restore the full route. An approximately 20-kilometre section between Spuzzum Creek Road and Aspen Road remained closed that morning. [1][2][3]
References for this detail (3)
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'aldergrovestar.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'pqbnews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'abbynews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC
DriveBC said wildfire activity in the Fraser Canyon continued to affect Highway 1, while improving conditions allowed only a smaller closure rather than a complete reopening. [1][2][3]
References for this detail (3)
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'aldergrovestar.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'pqbnews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'abbynews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC
BC Wildfire Service identified continuing rockfall as a hazard that periodically impacts the highway. Fire behaviour in the Brunswick Complex was low overnight and expected to remain low on August 25. [1][2][3]
References for this detail (3)
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'aldergrovestar.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'pqbnews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC
- Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'abbynews.com · Article published: Aug 25, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC
Context from the sources
BC Wildfire Service cautioned that fire behaviour could vary significantly across the complex because of differences in terrain, fuels, wind exposure and smoke. [1][2][3]
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- [3] Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'abbynews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [1] Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'aldergrovestar.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Highway 1 closure near Hope smaller due to 'reduced fire impacts'pqbnews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
What this could mean for you
Trips through the Fraser Canyon may remain delayed or require rerouting.
The remaining 20-kilometre closure interrupts Highway 1, while rockfall can periodically affect the open corridor.
Reported basis: [1][2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The closure or rockfall hazard continues.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Higher fire activity, wind exposure or rockfall could prompt further closure adjustments.
Pressure eases if…
Sustained low fire behaviour and reduced fire impacts could allow additional sections to reopen.
Still unclear
The sources do not establish when the remaining closure would end.
The sources do not specify the alternative routing or the total length of the section that had reopened.
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Published 11:37 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 A portion of Highway 1 has reopened due to reduced fire impacts along parts of the corridor, according…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Published 11:37 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 A portion of Highway 1 has reopened due to reduced fire impacts along parts of the corridor, according…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Published 11:33 am Tuesday, August 25, 2026 A portion of Highway 1 has reopened due to reduced fire impacts along parts of the corridor, according…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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